大学英语四级模拟试题
大学英语四级考试模拟试题Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: In this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay entitled The Heavy Burden of Study. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below:1．现在学生的学习负担越来越重2．学习负担越来越重的原因3．应该如何解决这个问题The Heavy Burden of StudyPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions:For questions 1 – 7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8 – 10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.The Hydrogen EconomyIt seems like every day there is a new announcement in the news about automobiles powered by fuel cells. The promises are great, since fuel cells have the potential to very quickly double the efficiency of cars while significantly reducing air pollution.At the same time, there have been news stories for decades about the problems associated with petroleum. Everything from oil spills to ozone (臭氧) alerts to global warming gets blamed on our dependence on fossil (化石) fuels.These two forces are leading the world toward what is broadly known as the hydrogen economy. If the predictions are true, over the next several decades we will all begin to see an amazing shift away from the fossil fuel economy we have today toward a much cleaner hydrogen future.Problems with the fossil fuel economyWhile fossil fuels have played an important role in getting society to the point it is at today, there are four big problems that fossil fuels create:Air pollution ––When cars burn gasoline, the internal combustion engine also produces:Carbon monoxide, a poisonous gasNitrogen oxides, the main source of urban smogUnburned hydrocarbons, the main source of urban ozoneEnvironmental pollution –– The process of transporting and storing oil has a big impact on the environment whenever something goes wrong. An oil spill, pipeline explosion or well fire can create a huge mess.Global warming ––The carbon dioxide coming out of every car’s tailpipe is a greenhouse gas that is slowly raising the temperature of the planet. The ultimate effects are unknown, but it is a strong possibility that, eventually, there will be dramatic climate changes that affect everyone on the planet.Dependence ––The United States, and most other countries, cannot produce enough oil to meet demand, so they import it from oil-rich countries. That creates aneconomic dependence. When Middle East oil producers decide to raise the price of oil, the rest of the world has little choice but to pay the higher price.Advantages of the hydrogen economyThe hydrogen economy promises to eliminate all of the problems that the fossil fuel economy creates. Therefore, the advantages of the hydrogen economy include: The elimination of pollution caused by fossil fuels –– When hydrogen is used in a fuel cell to create power, it is a completely clean technology. The only byproduct is water. There are also no environmental dangers like oil spills to worry about with hydrogen.The elimination of greenhouse gases ––If the hydrogen comes from the electrolysis of water, then hydrogen adds no greenhouse gases to the environment. There is a perfect cycle ––electrolysis produces hydrogen from water, and the hydrogen recombines with oxygen to create water and power in a fuel cell.The elimination of economic dependence ––The elimination of oil means no dependence on the Middle East and its oil reserves.Distributed production ––Hydrogen can be produced anywhere that you have electricity and water. People can even produce it in their homes with relatively simple technology.The problems with the fossil fuel economy are so great, and the environmental advantages of the hydrogen economy so significant, that the push toward the hydrogen economy is very strong.Technological Hurdles (障碍)The big question with the hydrogen economy is, “Where does the hydrogen come from?” After that comes the question of transporting, distributing and storing hydrogen. Hydrogen tends to be large and tricky in its natural gaseous form.Once both of these questions are answered in an economical way, the hydrogen economy will be in place.Where does the hydrogen come from?There are two possible sources for the hydrogen:Electrolysis of water ––Using electricity, it is easy to split water molecules to create pure hydrogen and oxygen. One big advantage of this process is that you can do it anywhere. For example, you could have a box in your garage producing hydrogen from tap water, and you could fuel your car with that hydrogen.Reforming fossil fuels –– Oil and natural gas contain hydrocarbons –– molecules consisting of hydrogen and carbon. Using a device called a fuel processor or a reformer, you can split the hydrogen off the carbon in a hydrocarbon relatively easily and then use the hydrogen. You discard the leftover carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.The second option is, of course, slightly perverse (不正当的). You are using fossil fuel as the source of hydrogen for the hydrogen economy. This approach reduces air pollution, but it doesn’t solve either the greenhouse gas problem or the dependence problem. However, it may be a good temporary step to take during the transition (转变) to the hydrogen economy.The interesting thing about the first option is that it is the core of the real hydrogen economy. To have a pure hydrogen economy, the hydrogen must be derived from renewable sources rather than fossil fuels so that we stop releasing carbon into the atmosphere. Having enough electricity to separate hydrogen from water, and generating that electricity without using fossil fuels, will be the biggest change that we see in creating the hydrogen economy.Where will the electricity for the electrolysis of water come from? Currently, about 68 percent of the electricity produced in the United States comes from coal ornatural gas. All of that generating capacity will have to be replaced by renewable sources in the hydrogen economy.Right now there are several different ways to create electricity that do not use fossil fuels:Nuclear power Hydroelectric damsSolar cells Wind turbinesGeothermal power Wave and tidal powerCo-generationHow do you store and transport the hydrogen?Hydrogen is a large gas of its kind, and it is not nearly as easy to work with as gasoline. Compressing the gas requires energy, and compressed hydrogen contains far less energy than the same volume of gasoline. However, solutions to the hydrogen storage problem are surfacing.For example, hydrogen can be stored in a solid form in a chemical called sodium borohydride. Once the storage problem is solved and standardized, then a network of hydrogen stations and the transportation infrastructure will have to develop around it. The main barrier to this might be the technological sorting-out process. Stations will not develop quickly until there is a storage technology that clearly dominates the marketplace. For instance, if all hydrogen-powered cars from all manufacturers used sodium borohydride, then a station network could develop quickly; that sort of standardization is unlikely to happen rapidly, if history is any guide.Prospects for the futureYou will hear more and more about the hydrogen economy in the news in the coming months, because the drumbeat is growing louder. The environmental problems of the fossil fuel economy are combining with breakthroughs (突破) in fuel-cell technology, and the pairing will allow us to take the first steps.The most obvious step we will see is the marketing of fuel-cell-powered vehicles. Although they will be powered initially by gasoline and reformers, fuel cells represent two major improvements over the internal combustion engine:They are about twice as efficient.They can significantly reduce air pollution in cities.1. The passage gives a general description of the benefits and potential problems of a hydrogen economy.2. An oil spill can pose a big problem to the environment.3. Compared with other major industrialized countries, the United States depends more heavily on oil import.4. Even if you have electricity and water, you still cannot produce hydrogen everywhere.5. In the United States, most of the electricity is generated from coal or natural gas.6. We must derive hydrogen from renewable sources with a view to a pure hydrogen economy.7. So far, there seems to be no solution in sight as to how the hydrogen can be stored.8. Possible sources for the hydrogen are both electrolysis of water and ____________.9. If the storage problem is __________ and ___________, a network of hydrogen stations and the transportation infrastructure will have to develop around it.10. Concerning the future of the hydrogen economy, the most obvious step we will take is ______________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks. You are required to select the word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Few people question the wisdom of dieting. After all, we reason, the worst that can happen is that we’ll 47 the weight we’ve lost –– then we can simply go on a diet again. But some new research suggests there is a risk: yo-yo dieting may seriously 48 the body’s weight-control system. The more diets you go on，the harder it may become to lose weight. Ever worse，new _49_ indicates that repeated 50 of losing and gaining weight may raise the risk of heart problem.This last possibility is especially 51 . As part of a 25-year study that 52 1959 men, researchers reported that the men showing large up-and-down weight changes had twice the risk of heart disease as those with only small changes in weight. One study shows people who lost ten percent of their body weight had about 20 percent 53 in risk of heart disease –– but people who gained from 150 to 185 pounds, and back to 150 again, could leave you with a higher heart-disease risk than you started with.None of this means that dieting is 54 or foolish. For those who are 20 percent or more overweight，there are good reasons to reduce: successful weight loss can 55 blood pressure, help control blood sugar in diabetics and enable people to feel better about themselves. But the new research does suggest that dieting must be taken 56 by people at any weight.Sections BDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Humanity uses a little less than half the water available worldwide. Yet occurrences of shortages and droughts (干旱) are causing famine and distress in some areas, and industrial and agricultural by-products are polluting water supplies. Since the world’s population is expected to double in the next 50 years, many experts think we are on the edge of a widespread water crisis.But that doesn’t have to be the outcome. Water shorta ges do not have to trouble the world –– if we start valuing water more than we have in the past. Just as we began to appreciate petroleum more after the 1970s oil crises, today we must start looking atwater from a fresh economic perspective. We can no longer afford to consider water a virtually free resource of which we can use as much as we like in any way we want.Instead, for all uses except the domestic demand of the poor, governments should price water to reflect its actual value. This means charging a fee for the water itself as well as for the supply costs.Governments should also protect this resource by providing water in more economically and environmentally sound ways. For example, often the cheapest way to provide irrigation (灌溉) water in the dry tropics is through small-scale projects, such as gathering rainfall in depressions (凹地) and pumping it to nearby cropland.No matter what steps governments take to provide water more efficiently, they must change their institutional and legal approaches to water use. Rather than spread control among hundreds or even thousands of local, regional, and national agencies that watch various aspects of water use, countries should set up central authorities to coordinate water policy.57. What is the real cause of the potential water crisis?A) Only half of the world’s water can be used.B) The world population is increasing faster and faster.C) Half of the world’s water resources have been seriously polluted.D) Humanity has not placed sufficient value on water resources.58. As indicated in the passage, the water problem __________.A) is already serious in certain parts of the worldB) has been exaggerated by some experts in the fieldC) poses a challenge to the technology of building reservoirsD) is underestimated by government organizations at different levels59. According to the author, the water price should __________. A) be reduced to the minimum B) stimulate domestic demandC) correspond to its real value D) take into account the occurrences of droughts60. The author says that in some hot and dry areas it is advisable to __________.A) build big lakes to store water B) construct big pumping stationsC) build small and cheap irrigation system D) channel water from nearby rivers to cropland61. In order to raise the efficiency of the water supply, measures should be taken to __________.A.guarantee full protection of the environmentB.centralize the management of water resourcesC.increase the sense of responsibility of agencies at all levelsD.encourage local and regional control of water resourcesPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Most episodes of absent-mindedness ––forgetting where you left something or wondering why you just entered a room –– are caused by a simple lack of attention, says Schacter. “You’re supposed to remember something, but you haven’t encoded it deeply.”Encoding, Schacter explains, is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a major impact on recalling it later. Failure to encode properly can create annoying situations. If you put your mobile phone in a pocket, for example, and don’t pay attention to what you did because you’re involved in a conversation, you’ll probably forget that the phone is in the jacket now hanging in your wardrobe(衣柜). “Your memory itself isn’t failing you,” says Schacter. “Rather, you didn’t give your memory system the information it needed.”Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness. “A man who can recite sports statistics from 30 years ago,” says Zelinski, “may not member to drop a letter in the mailbox.” Women have slightly better memories than men, possibly because they pay more attention to their environment, and memory relies on just that.Visual cues can help prevent absent-mindedness, says Schact er. “But be sure the cue is clear and available,” he cautions. If you want to remember to take a medication (药物) with lunch, put the pill bottle on the kitchen table ––don’t leave it in the medicine chest and write yourself a note that you keep in a pocket.Another common episode of absent-mindedness: walking into a room and wondering why you’re there. Most lik ely, you were thinking about something else. “Everyone does this from time to time,” says Zelinski. The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering the room, and you’ll likely remember.62. Why does the author think that encoding properly is very important?A) It expands our memory capacity considerably.B) It helps us understand our memory system better.C) It slows down the process of losing our memory.D) It enables us to recall something from our memory63. One possible reason why women have better memories than men is that _______.A) they are more interested in what’s happening around themB) they have an unusual power of focusing their attentionC) they are more reliant on the environmentD) they have a wider range of interests64. A note in the pocket can hardly serve as a reminder because __________.A) it might get mixed up with other things C) it will easily get lostB) it’s not clear enough for you to read D) it’s out of your sight 65. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A) Repetition helps improve our memory.B) Memory depends to a certain extent on the environment.C) If we focus our attention on one thing, we might forget another.D) If we keep forgetting things, we’d better return to where we were.66. What is the passage mainly about?A) The causes of absent-mindedness.B) A way of encoding and recalling.C) The process of gradual memory loss.D) The impact of the environment on memory.Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.More surprising, perhaps, than the currentdifficulties of traditional marriage is the fact thatmarriage itself is alive and 67 . As Skolnick 67. A) surviving C) boomingB) thriving D) existing notes，Americans are a marrying people: 68 68. A) general C) relativeto Europeans, more of us marry and we marry at B) regular D) essentiala younger age. 69 , after a decline in the early 69.A) Therefore C) HoweverB) Nevertheless D) Moreover 1970s, the 70 of marriage in the United 70. A) gap C) rateB) length D) interval States is now 71 . Even the divorce rate 71.A) improving C) raisingneeds to be taken in this pro-marriage context: B) increasing D) decreasing some 80 percent of 72 individuals remarry. 72. A) divorced C) isolatedB) separated D) broken73 , marriage remains by far the preferred 73. A) Again C) Then way of life for the vast majority of people in our B) Whereas D) Thus remarry.What has changed more than marriage isthe nuclear family. Twenty-five years ago,the 74 American family consisted of a 74. A) typical C) traditional husband, a wife, and two or three children. B) conservative D) fashionable _ 75 , there are many marriages in which 75. A) Before C) So couples have decided not to have any children B) Then D) NowAnd there are many marriages where at76 some of the children are from the 76. A) least C) bestB) most D) worst wife’s 77 marriage, or the husband’s,77. A) primitive C) previous or both. Sometimes these children spend all B) prior D) preliminary of their time with one parent from the 78 78. A) last C) latterB) later D) former marriage; 79 they are shared between the 79. A) usually C) rarely two former parents. B) sometimes D) seldom Thus, one can find every type of familyarrangement. There are marriages 80 80. A) with C) without children; marriages with children from only B) except D) besides the 81 marriage; marriages with “full-time”81. A) former C) present children from both the present and former B) latter D) future marriage; 82 with “full-time” children82.A) affection C) loves from the present m arriage and “part-time”B) happiness D) marriages time” children from former marriages. It isnot all that 83 for a child to have four 83.A) usual C) normalparents and eight grandparents! These are B) unusual D) common84 changes from the traditional nuclear 84.A) enormous C) numerousB) considerable D) giant family. 85 even so, even in the midst of 85. A) Or C) AndB) But D) Asall this, 86 one constant: most Ameri- 86. A) retains C) keeps cans spend most of their adult lives married. B) holds D remainsPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Sections ADirections:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.87. The young woman described to the policemen ___________________________________________________(那个男子是如何跑到她跟前抢走她手中提包的). 88.Only_______________________________________________________________ _________ (直到我当了母亲之后我才意识到) the value of my parents’ advice.89. The new brand car is sold ___________________________________________(以比预期低得多的价格).90. The cost of electricity is likely to _____________________________________ (受到汽油价格上升的严重影响).91. I passed him a large glass of whisky, ____________________________________(他立刻就喝了).大学英语四级模拟试题参考答案Part I WritingThe Heavy Burden of StudyNowadays, we often hear students complaining about the ever-increasing pressure of their studies. The school bags on their backs are getting heavier and heavier, the hours spent on their assignments (are) longer and longer, and the after-class activities (are) few and far between.The reasons for such a heavy burden, however, are various.On the one hand, parents have a strong desire for the early intellectual achievement of their children, thus, forcing them to read more and work harder. On the other hand, all teachers wish their students’ academic records better than others, because it is the main criterion to evaluate their work, so that they assign more exercises and homework for their students to do after class.We should take measures to solve this problem. First, the existing testing system should be reformed. Second, more attention should be paid to the development of personal quality and overall abilities instead of mere score on the examination papers. Only by doing these can we relieve students’ burden of study. Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. Y2. Y3. NG4. N5. Y6. Y7.N8. reforming fossil fuels 9. solved; standardized10. the marketing of fuel-cell-powered vehiclesPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)47. D 48. L 49. H 50. O 51. E 52. J 53. B 54. F 55. N 56. I57. D 58. B 59. C 60. C 61. B 62. D 63. A 64. D 65. C 66. APart V Cloze67. B 68. C 69. D 70. C 71. B 72. A 73. D 74. A 75. D 76. A77. C 78. D 79. B 80. C 81. C 82. D 83. B 84. A 85. B 86. DPart VI TranslationSection A87. The young woman described to the policemen how / the way the young man ran upto her and grabbed the bag from her hand (那个男子是如何跑到她跟前抢走她手中提包的).88. Only when I myself became a mother did I realize (直到我当了母亲之后我才意识到) the value of my parents’ advice.89. The new brand car is sold at a much lower price than anticipated/expected .(以比预期低得多的价格).90. The cost of electricity is likely to be seriously affected by the rise in gas prices(受到汽油价格上升的严重影响).91. I passed him a large glass of whisky, which he drank immediately (他立刻就喝了).。
大学英语四级考试模拟试题(附答案)
大学英语四级考试模拟试题（附答案）一、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Learning a Second Language". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【答案】The Importance of Learning a Second LanguageSecondly, learning a second language improves cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that bilingual individuals often exhibit better problemsolving skills, greater creativity, and a more flexible mindset. Moreover, mastering a second language can open up numerous career opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, being proficient in multiple languages is a valuable asset.In conclusion, the benefits of learning a second language are multifaceted, ranging from personal growth to career advancement and cultural preservation. It is a lifelong investment that yields significant rewards.二、听力理解Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman doesn't want to cook dinner.B) The man will cook dinner for the woman.C) They are going to eat out.D) They are discussing the menu for tomorrow.【答案】C)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One2. A) It is a way to express individuality.B) It is a sign of social status.C) It reflects cultural background.D) It is a form of artistic expression.【答案】A)三、阅读理解Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Passage【答案】26. D) substantial27. A) outweigh28. C) enhance四、翻译Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on the Answer Sheet.中国传统文化中，龙是吉祥的象征，代表着权力、威严和好运。
四级模拟考试题库及答案
四级模拟考试题库及答案一、听力部分1. A) The man is going to the cinema.B) The woman is going to the cinema.C) Both are going to the cinema.D) Neither is going to the cinema.答案：C2. A) The woman is a teacher.B) The man is a teacher.C) The woman is a student.D) The man is a student.答案：A3. A) The woman is satisfied with the meal.B) The man is satisfied with the meal.C) Both are satisfied with the meal.D) Neither is satisfied with the meal.答案：D二、阅读部分1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The effects of sleep deprivation.C) The benefits of taking a nap.D) The relationship between sleep and health.答案：B2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a symptom of sleep deprivation?A) Difficulty in concentrating.B) Increased appetite.C) Irritability.D) Enhanced creativity.答案：D3. What does the author suggest to improve sleep quality?A) Exercising regularly.B) Drinking coffee before bedtime.C) Watching TV in bed.D) Taking a hot bath before sleep.答案：A三、写作部分1. Directions: Write an essay on the topic of "The Role of Technology in Education". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.答案：略2. Directions: Write an essay on the topic of "The Impact of Social Media on Communication". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.答案：略四、翻译部分1. 随着科技的发展，人们的生活方式发生了巨大的变化。
大学英语四级考试模拟试题
大学英语四级考试模拟试题一、单选题（共10题，共20分）1._________,the most controversial candidate in the election campaign,he has been strongly criticized for his crude comments about women.A.QuestionablyB.ArguablyC.ContentiouslyD.DebatablyABCD正确答案：B2.She’s worn his designs on__________occasions from red carpets to movie premieres.A.countlessB.countableC.numericalD.numeralABCD正确答案：A3.The school is going the________mile to create the next generation of sporting stars thanks to its unique development program.A.finalB.furtherC.supplementaryD.extraABCD正确答案：D4.The celebrity says in court papers she“has no__________of giving any authorization to anyone to proceed with a divorce.”A.recommendationB.recordingC.recollectionD.recognitionABCD正确答案：C5.My mother was determined to help those in need and she would have been immensely proud of what has been achieved these last20years.The italicized part in the sentence expresses _______.A.a hypothesisB.a suggestionC.a contradictionD.a surpriseABCD正确答案：A6.Last March the__________of a19th century cargo ship was found by an underwater archaeological team.A.debrisB.ruinsC.remainsD.wreckABCD正确答案：D7.She hired a lawyer to investigate,only to learn that Gabriel had removed her name from the deed.The infinitive verb phrase“only to learn”is used____.A.to express an intended purposeB.to indicate a high degree of possibilityC.to reveal an undesirable consequenceD.to dramatize a stated factABCD正确答案：C8.Indeed,it is arguable that body shattering is the very point of football,as killing and maiming___.A.warB.are warC.of warD.are of warABCD正确答案：D9.She was once a young country wife with chickens in the backyard and a view of _______mountains behind the apple orchard.A.blue hazy VirginiaB.hazy blue VirginiaC.Virginia hazy blueD.Virginia blue hazyABCD正确答案：B10.U.S.News____________rankings of colleges since1983.They are a very popular resource for students looking to apply to university campus.A.maintainsB.is maintainingC.maintainedD.has been maintainingABCD正确答案：D二、问答题（共10题，共100分）11.Part IV TranslationCulture shock is caused by the anxiety that results from losing all familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse.(Passage Four)正确答案：文化震撼是由于社会交往过程中失去了所有本来熟悉的标记和符号引起焦虑而产生的。
英语四级考试题模拟及答案
英语四级考试题模拟及答案英语四级考试是许多大学生必须通过的一项考试，它是考察英语能力的重要指标之一。
为了帮助考生更好地备考，以下是一份英语四级考试题目模拟及答案，供参考学习。
一、听力部分1. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Change his major.B. Study harder.C. Take fewer courses.D. Drop the course.2. What does the woman think of their food?A. Delicious.B. Too salty.C. Overpriced.D. Terrible.3. Where is the man planning to go?A. To the library.B. To the bookstore.C. To the office.D. To the cafeteria.答案：1. B. Study harder.2. A. Delicious.3. B. To the bookstore.二、阅读部分Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following passage:Most experts agree countries need to start seriously slashing greenhouse gas emissions.. and that we can continue emitting greenhouse gases for only another 10 to 15 years before crossing a threshold into a more extreme climate.4. What do most experts agree on?A. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be increased.B. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be seriously reduced.C. Greenhouse gas emissions have no impact on the climate.D. Greenhouse gas emissions can continue as they are.5. How many years do most experts believe we have before crossing a threshold into a more extreme climate?A. 5 to 10 years.B. 10 to 15 years.C. 15 to 20 years.D. 20 to 25 years.6. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Countries should ignore greenhouse gas emissions.B. Countries have plenty of time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.C. Countries must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.D. Countries will not be affected by greenhouse gas emissions.答案：4. B. Greenhouse gas emissions need to be seriously reduced.5. B. 10 to 15 years.6. C. Countries must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.三、写作部分请根据以下题目写一篇短文：题目：Does social media have a positive or negative impact on society?参考范文：Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives, with millions of people using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on a daily basis. While social media has its benefits, such as connecting people from all around the world and providing a platform for sharing information and ideas, it also has negative impacts on society.One of the positive aspects of social media is its ability to bring people together. It allows individuals to stay in touch with friends and family, no matter where they are located. Social media also provides a platform for sharing news and information quickly and easily, which can be beneficial in emergency situations.However, social media also has negative impacts on society. One of the biggest concerns is the spread of fake news and misinformation. With the rise of social media, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between reliable sources and fake news. This can lead to a misinformed public and have serious consequences for society.Furthermore, social media can have a negative impact on mental health. Studies have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The constant comparison to others on social media can also lead to low self-esteem and self-worth.In conclusion, while social media has its benefits, such as connecting people and sharing information, it also has negative impacts on society, such as the spread of fake news and negative effects on mental health. It is important for individuals to use social media responsibly and critically evaluate the information they see online.以上是一份英语四级考试题目模拟及答案，希望对大家备考有所帮助。
4级模拟试题
4级模拟试题一、听力理解Section A1. 根据对话，男士为什么迟到了？A) 交通堵塞B) 闹钟没响C) 忘记时间D) 找不到地点2. 女士在对话中提到了什么活动？A) 看电影B) 去图书馆C) 参加派对D) 健身Section B3. 根据短文，哪个部门最近很忙？A) 市场部B) 财务部C) 人力资源部D) 研发部4. 短文中提到的项目预计何时完成？A) 一个月内B) 两个月内C) 三个月内D) 四个月内Section C5. 演讲者在演讲中主要讨论了什么主题？A) 环境保护B) 教育改革C) 科技发展D) 社会公平6. 演讲者提到了哪个国家作为例子？A) 美国B) 中国C) 英国D) 澳大利亚二、阅读理解Passage 1In recent years, the popularity of online education has surged. According to a recent survey, more than half of the students prefer online courses over traditional classroom settings. This trend has been attributed to the flexibility and convenience that online education offers. However, there are also concerns about the quality of education and the lack of interaction between students and teachers.Questions:7. What is the main reason for the surge in online education?A) Cost-effectivenessB) Flexibility and convenienceC) Better quality of educationD) Greater availability of courses8. What is the concern regarding online education?A) Technical difficultiesB) High costC) Quality of educationD) Lack of student participationPassage 2The use of renewable energy sources has been on the rise globally. Governments and private sectors are investing heavily in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Despite the initial costs, the long-term benefits of using renewable energy are significant. It not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Questions:9. What is the main advantage of renewable energy?A) Low initial costB) Long-term cost savingsC) High energy outputD) Wide availability10. What is the environmental benefit of using renewable energy?A) Increased biodiversityB) Reduced greenhouse gas emissionsC) Improved air qualityD) All of the above三、完形填空The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. It has made our lives more convenient and has opened up new opportunities for learning and business. However, with the growth of the internet, there are also concerns about privacy and security. It is important to be aware of the potential risks and take necessary precautions to protect our personal information.11. The internet has changed our lives in many ways, making them ______.A) more difficultB) more convenientC) less interestingD) more challenging12. As the internet grows, we need to be ______ about our privacy.A) concernedB) indifferentC) ignorantD) confused四、翻译将下列句子从中文翻译成英文：13. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越便利。
2024年6月大学英语四级作文模拟试题
2024年6月大学英语四级作文模拟试题1.2024年6月大学英语四级作文模板篇一Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:假设你是Tony，是英语一班二年级学生，因有事不能上外教Ms. Riddle 的课，给她写一张请假条，说明你不能来上课的原因。
【范文】October 8, 2007Dear Ms. Riddle,I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of absence from your Oral English class this Thursday morning.Yesterday afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin, who is now operating a small company in suburbs of this city. He needs an interpreter for two days but cannot find the most trustworthy person, so he wants me to make an attempt. It seems to me that this is a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into practice, but I need your permission of absence. If you think I may go and help him overcome the difficulty, I am confident that I’ll do a good job and both of us will be thankful.Earnestly yours,Tony2.2024年6月大学英语四级作文模板篇二Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Selecting Courses. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1. 选修课程在大学很普遍2. 解释其中的原因3. 你的看法【范文】Selecting CoursesRecently, people in growing numbers show their concern about selecting courses. In some colleges, students are permitted to pick out their course’s professors freely. The reasons are listed as follows:In the first place, students can choose the teacher according to their interests, which will be helpful for their future careers. Besides, selecting courses can reduce the rate of students’absence indirectly for students usually choose their favorite teachers.As far as I am concerned, every coin has two sides. On the one hand, students may learn the course better, because theymay choose the professor they liked. On the other hand, if the professor who is very popular and a great number of students would like to attend his/her course, the classroom must be overcrowded. It will have a bad impact on the class.3.2024年6月大学英语四级作文模板篇三Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic A Shopping Center in the Neighborhood. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:据称，在你所在社区内将建一个大型购物中心。
大学英语四级模拟试题及答案
大学英语四级模拟试题及答案大学英语四级模拟试题及答案在现实的学习、工作中，我们最熟悉的就是试题了，借助试题可以更好地对被考核者的知识才能进行考察测验。
什么样的试题才能有效帮助到我们呢？下面是店铺收集整理的大学英语四级模拟试题及答案，仅供参考，大家一起来看看吧。
大学英语四级模拟试题及答案篇1Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Some radio singals were heard in 1967.They were coming from a point in the sky where there was unknown star.They were coming very regularly,too:about once a second,if they were controlled by clock.?The scientists who heard the signals did not tell anybody else.They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people.The signals were coming from a very small body—no bigger,perhaps than the earth.Was that why no light could be seen from it?Or were the signals coming from a planet that belonged to some other star??There was no end to the questions,but the scientists kept the news secret.“Perhaps there are intelligent beings out there.”they thought,“who are trying to send messages to other planets,or to us?So the news was notgiven to the newspaper.Instead,the scientists studied the signals and searched for others like them...Well,all that happened in 1967 and 1968.Since then scientists have learnt more about those strange,regular,radio signals.And they have told the story,of course.The signals do not come from a planet;they come from a new kind of star called a “pulsar””.About a hundred other pulsars have now been found,and most of themare very like the first one.?Pulsars are strong radio stars.They are the smallest but the heaviest stars we know at present.A handful of pulsar would weigh a few thousand tons.Their light—if they give much light—is too small for us to see.But we can be sure of this,no intelligent beings are living on them.21. The radio signals discussed in this passage____.A.were regularB.were controlled by a clockC.were heard in 1967 onlyD.were secret messages22. The radio singals were sent by____.A.a satelliteB.a planetC.a sky body which was unknown at that timeD.intelligent beings who were unknown at that time23. The scientists did not tell people about the signals because____.A.the singals stood for secret messagesB.people would ask them too many questionsC.they did not want to frighten peopleD.they stood for unimportant messages24. A pulsar is____.A. a small heavy star which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seenB. a small heavy planet which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seenC. a small heavy satellite which sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seenD. a small intelligent being who sends out strong radio signals and cannot be seen 25. Which of the following is true?A.One of the pulsars found by scientists sends radio signals.B.Pulsar began to send radio singals in 1967.C.Scientists have searched for pulsars for many years but found none.D.Scientists have found many pulsars since 1967.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Over vast areas of every continent,the rainfall and vegetation necessary for life are disappearing.Already more than 40 percent of the earth's land is desert ordesert?like.About 628 million people—one out of seven—live in these dry regions.In the past,they have managed to survive,but with difficulty.[ZZ(Z]Now largely through problems caused by modern life,their existence is threatened by the slow,steady spread of the earth's deserts.Scientists still do not understand all the complex problems of the desert,but there have been many ideas for saving the land.Sandi Arabia has planted 10 milliontrees to help keep the sand from taking over fertile areas.The Israelis are again using some of the water collection systems left by the ancient people in theNegev desert.They plan to water their orchards with the extra water.Some Sahel farmers still raise cattle on their poor farm land,but before the cattle are sold,they are taken to greener lands in the south to get fat.26. What is the article mainly concerned?A.The problem of spreading desert.B.The rainfall and vegetation in desert areas.C.The water collection systems.D.The difference between modern life and ancient life.27. “one out of seven” refers to____.A.more than a third of the lands' earthB.the percentage of the earth's land that is desert-likeC.the number of people who live in dry regionsD.a day of a week28. In paragraph 2,“they are taken to the greener lands in the south.”Theyrefers to____.A.the Sahel farm landB.the farmersC.the cattlesD.the trees29. How many ideas for saving the land are described?A.Five.B.Two.C.Four.D.Three.30. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?A.The earth's desert are slowly spreading.B.One out of 10 people lives in dry regions.C.Their life in the desert is threatened now by traditional problems.D.New water wells can solve the problem in Africa's desert.Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Telephone, television, radio, and telegraph all help people communicate witheach other. Because of these devices, ideas and news ofevents spread quickly allover the world. For example, within seconds, people can know the results of anelection in another country. An international football match comes into the homesof everyone with a television set.News of a disaster such as an earthquake or aflood can bring help from distant countries within hours, help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around the world, information travels fast.How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people,the world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is actually physically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago,communication between the continents took a long time. All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America.This time difference influenced people's actions. For example, one battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between England and the United States could have been avoided. A peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after a peace treaty had been signed.They would not have died if news had come in time.In the past,communication took much time than it does now.?There was a good reason why the world seemed so much larger than it does today.31. News spreads fast because of____.A.modern transportationB.new technologyC.the change of the worldD.a peace agreement32. According to this passage,____is very important to people in a disaster area.A.fast communicationB.modern technologytest newsD.new ideas33. Which of the following statements is true?A.The world now seems smaller because of faster communication.B.The world is actually smaller today.C.The world is changing its size.D. The distance between England and America has changed since the War of 181234. Two hundred years ago,news between the continents was carried____.A.by telephone and telegraphB.by landC.by airD.by sea35. The New Orleans Battle could have been avoided if the peace agreement had been signed____.A.by both sidesB.in timeC.in AmericaD.in EnglandQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one.An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical knowledge.We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society.[ZZ)]The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that may concern ourhealth.If we so desire,we can smoke,drink excessively, refuse to wear seatbelts,eat whatever foods we want,and live a completely sedentary life-style without any excuse.The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society,although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned.Personal choices relative to health often cause a difficulty.As one example,a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thing to do.?A multitude of factors,both inherited and environmental,influence the development of health?related behaviors,and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual.However,the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is usually one of personal choices.There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices.In discussing the moral of personal choice,Fries and Crapo drew a comparison.They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide.[ZZ)]Thus,for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and quantity of life,personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.36. The concept of personal choice concerning health is important because____.A.personal health choices help cure most illnessesB.it helps raise the level of our medical knowledgeC.it is essential to personal freedom in American societyD.wrong decisions could head to poor health37. To “live a completely sedentary life?style”(Para. 1) in the passage means____.”A.to live an inactive lifeB.to live a decent lifeC.to live a life with complete freedomD.to live a life of vice38. Sound personal health choice is often difficult to make because____.A.current medical knowledge is still insufficientB.there are many factors influencing our decisionsC.few people are willing to trade the quality of life for longevityD.people are usually influenced by the behavior of their friends39. To knowingly allow oneself to pursue unhealthy habits is compared by Fries and Crapo to____.A.improving the quality of one's lifeB.limiting one's personal health choiceC.deliberately ending one's lifeD.breaking the rules of social behavior40. According to Fries and Crapo sound health choices should be based on____.A.personal decisionsws of societyC.statistical evidenceD.opinions of friendsPart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D).Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. ____he thought of it,the stars seemed always large andclear before the dawn of Christmas Day.A.As forB.Now thatC.BecauseD.As soon as42. A thought____him like a silver dagger.A.beatB.hitC.struckD.pondered43. I'll____this afternoon.A.get the radio fixedB.get the radio to be fixedC.get the radio being fixedD.get the radio fixing44. Who is____personnel at present?A.in the charge ofB.under charge ofC.under the charge ofD.in charge of45. Tell him to turn down the TV.It's____my nerves.A.get overB.get inC.get crazy withD.get on46. The family decided to raise two cows and five sheep____the chickens,ducks and rabbits.A.exceptB.besidesC.besideD.except for47. I woke up,____that he had gone.A.only findingB.only having foundC.only to findD.only to have found48. The project____by the time you come to China again.A.will be completedB.will have been completedC.is to be completedD.is going to be completed49. In the course of the work,we____lots of difficulties.A.met withB.sawC.got intoD.came across50. ____his accent,he must be from the south.A.Judged byB.Being judged fromC.Judging fromD.Being judged by51. The boy____his father.A.was accused of having killedB.was accused to have killedC.was accused of killingD.was accused to kill52. Missing the train means____for an hour.A.waitingB.to waitC.to be waitingD.have to wait53. Something extraordinary happened in that hospital.A man,who was declaredclinically dead,suddenly____.A.returned to lifeB.restored to lifeC.came to lifeD.survived54. They are glad to see the children____in the day?care center.A.well taken careB.being well taken care ofC.well looked afterD.being well looked after55. She is a woman of rare gifts.Her performance last night was indeed very____.A.impressedB.impressiveC.impressingD.impression56. The road being built was scheduled to____traffic on May Day.A.be close toB.be closed toC.be open toD.be opened to57. It was more than fifteen years ago____I entered the laboratory of Professor Agassiz.A.whenB.thatC.in whichD.since58. ____than it began raining.A.Hardly had he reached homeB.Hardly did he reach homeC.No sooner did he reach homeD.No sooner had he reached home59. The man's life____if he had been sent to a better hospital.A.might have been savedB.may have been savedC.was to be savedD.should be saved60. Everybody looked____the direction of the explosion.A.toB.fromC.inD.into61. This is a____young writer.He has published quite a few good stories inrecent years.A.promisedB.looking forwardC.promisingD.clever62. The doctor insists that the patient____.A.must be operatedB.should be operatedC.be operated onD.needs operating on63. It sounds as if the telephone____.A.were ringingB.was ringing.C.has being ringingD.is ringing64. The family looked on helplessly as their house____.A.burning downB.was burned downC.was burning downD.burned down65. What is the____language in India?A.officeB.officialC.officiallyD.officer66. He____twenty times,striking a match each time to look at his old watch.A.had wakedB.was awakeC.must have wakedD.was waken67. There he bought____chocolate for his daughter,and thenhe had____beers in the bar not far from the school.A.a bar of...a couple ofB.a piece of...a bottle ofC.a dozen of...a couple ofD.a cubic of...a tin of68. With his big fleshy nose he____his grandpa.A.looks likeB.takes afterC.looks afterD.resembles69. The ____majority were in support of this bill so it was passed withoutmuch difficulty.A.overflowingB.overtakingC.overloadingD.overwhelming70. The actress____the terms of her contract and was sued by the producer.A.isolatedB.signedC.implementedD.violatedPart Ⅳ Translation from English into Chinese (15 minutes)Directions:In this part,there are five items which you should translate into Chinese,each item consisting of one or two sentences.These sentences are all taken from the reading passages you have just read in Part Three of the Test Paper.You are allowed 15 minutes to do the translation.You should refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.71.(Passage 1 Para.1)They were rather afraid to tell in case they frightened people.72. (Passage 2 Para.1)Now largely through problems caused by modern life,their existence is threatened by the slow,steady spread of the earth's deserts.73. (Passage 3 Para.1)Because of modern technology like thesatellite that travel around the world,information travels fast.74. (Passage 4 Para.1)We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society.75. (Passage 4 Para.1)They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to abehavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide.Par t Ⅴ Writing (30 minutes)Directions:〖YY)〗〖WTBZ〗For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition with the title ON Friendship.Your composition should be no less than 120 words.Remember to write your composition neatly.You should also base your composition on the outline below.1.The need for friends2.True friendship3.My principle in making friends参考答案1、短文大意1967年人类收到了一些太空信号。
英语四级模拟题(附答案)
大学英语四级模拟试卷（一）Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on“too much care spoils a child”, You should write at least 120 words but no morethan 180 words.____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what wassaid. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) It is really nice to change them.B) They ought to have been changed long ago.C) They are of wrong colors.D) They are still quite good.2. A) Mixed. C) Enthusiastic.B) Fascinated. D) Disinterested.3. A) Wait until the weather gets better. C) Walk around the city right now.B) Go to visit the park tomorrow. D) Enjoy the snow scene in the park.4. A) He’ll start a new business in properties.B) He has been left property there.C) He’s made a fortune from his aunt.D) His aunt wants his company there.5. A) They didn’t attend the literature class.。
四级模拟解析
四级模拟解析一、四级模拟试卷1. 听力部分（35%）短篇新闻：第1题：你可能会听到这样一段新闻，讲的是关于某个大学的科研成果。
比如这个大学的研究团队发现了一种新的植物物种，这种植物可能对环境有特殊的意义。
然后问你一些细节，像这个植物是在哪里被发现的之类的。
答案：如果新闻里明确提到是在某座山上被发现的，那就选那座山对应的选项。
解析：做这种题呢，就得集中精力听新闻里提到的地点相关的词汇，像“in the mountains”“near the river”这些。
长对话：第2题：对话可能是一男一女在讨论他们的学习计划。
男的可能说他想参加某个英语角来提高口语，女的可能会给他一些建议。
问题是女的建议男的做什么。
答案：如果女的说可以提前准备一些话题，那这个就是答案。
解析：听这种长对话，要抓住对话双方的观点和建议，特别是一些表示建议的词汇，像“you should”“why not”之类的。
听力篇章：第3题：篇章可能是关于一个历史事件的。
比如讲美国独立战争中的某个重要战役。
问题是这个战役发生的年份。
答案：如果篇章里明确提到是1776年，那就选这个。
解析：对于这种历史事件的听力题，要注意听里面提到的时间、地点、人物等关键信息。
2. 阅读部分（35%）词汇理解：第4题：给你一篇短文，里面有10个空，下面有15个备选单词。
短文可能是关于环保的，像“sustainable”“ecological”这些单词就可能会出现在备选里。
答案：根据上下文，如果说这个空需要一个表示“可持续的”意思的单词，那“sustainable”就是答案。
解析：做这种题要先把短文大概看一遍，了解主题，然后再根据每个空前后的词汇来判断应该选哪个单词。
长篇阅读：第5题：给你一篇很长的文章和10个句子。
文章可能是关于科技发展对社会的影响的。
句子可能是一些关于科技改变人们生活方式的描述。
答案：要在文章里找到和句子意思相近的段落，可能需要仔细对比一些关键词。
四级考试模拟题及答案
四级考试模拟题及答案一、听力理解（共25题，每题1分，共25分）1. A) The man is looking for a job.B) The woman is looking for a job.C) The man is looking for a house.D) The woman is looking for a house.2. A) The woman is a teacher.B) The man is a teacher.C) The woman is a student.D) The man is a student.3. A) The man is late for the meeting.B) The woman is late for the meeting.C) The man is early for the meeting.D) The woman is early for the meeting.4. A) The woman is not interested in the movie.B) The man is not interested in the movie.C) The woman is interested in the movie.D) The man is interested in the movie.5. A) The man will go to the library.B) The woman will go to the library.C) The man will go to the gym.D) The woman will go to the gym.6-10. [此处省略，共5题]二、阅读理解（共20题，每题2分，共40分）11. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of a good diet.B) The benefits of regular exercise.C) The impact of stress on health.D) The role of sleep in well-being.12. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a cause of stress?A) Work pressure.B) Financial problems.C) Lack of sleep.D) A healthy diet.13. What does the author suggest as a way to reduce stress?A) Taking a vacation.B) Exercising regularly.C) Eating more fast food.D) Working longer hours.14. What is the relationship between the author and the subject of the passage?A) The author is a health expert.B) The author is a personal trainer.C) The author is a nutritionist.D) The author is a stress management coach.15. What is the purpose of the passage?A) To inform.B) To persuade.C) To entertain.D) To argue.16-20. [此处省略，共5题]三、完形填空（共15题，每题1分，共15分）21. A) DespiteB) AlthoughC) UnlessD) Because22. A) decidedB) hesitatedC) agreedD) refused23. A) excitedB) nervousC) surprisedD) disappointed24. A) opportunityB) challengeC) problemD) solution25. A) encouragedB) inspiredC) motivatedD) influenced26-30. [此处省略，共5题]四、翻译（共5题，每题3分，共15分）31. 随着科技的发展，人们的生活越来越便利。